An author can stamp his feet and rant that nobody is buying his book, and continue to struggle to get noticed. Or he can get clear on whether the action he is taking is really going to allow him to achieve the reach that he desires.
I don’t know about you, but I’m always coming up with ways to get myself to the page. I read encouraging blogs like Steven Pressfield’s; I carry a journal with me everywhere (Yeah, Moleskin!);...
I wrote the book I wish I’d had at my side when I was starting out as a novelist. It’s a guide for people who need and want a step-by-step guide, but know their...
artist entrepreneur / Author Career / Author Entrepreneur
by Beth Barany · Published October 12, 2012
You know you’ve hit it big when someone approaches you, asking for a license to use your work. And you also know (or at least you should, if you’ve been reading my articles) that if you’re borrowing heavily from someone else’s work, you should really get a license from them if you don’t want a cease and desist letter from their lawyer. Those are not pretty. Even if they’re polite, they still use scary words like “lawsuit” and “infringement.”
It’s a myth that writers are solitary creatures. Writers have always benefited from meeting in groups to share their works and discuss the issues of writing and living. In a really good group, you get far more than simple critique or support. You’ll find leads, get ideas, and maybe even find yourself moving in a unexpected direction.
Welcome back to Aletta de Wal. This month we’re presenting on the letter J for Juried Shows. Yep, it’s out of order because I accidentally missed in the hub bub of the spring, where it should have appeared...
Apple is a category killer in computers, mobile phones, tablets and is playing an increasingly important role in publishing and selling ebooks on iTunes for the iPhone and iPad. We can all learn a...
Creativity Tools and Tips / inspiration / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published October 1, 2012 · Last modified October 5, 2012
Enjoy this inspirational guest post from Ien Nivens. *** Art: “MeLADY” by Azali Rahim, graphite on paper, 2012 At the age of twelve, I started thinking of myself as a visual artist. Most of...
by Beth Barany · Published September 29, 2012 · Last modified October 22, 2015
I’ve decided to syndicate my ebook Overcome Writer’s Block: 10 Writing Sparks to Jumpstart Your Creativity on my blog, Writer’s Fun Zone. You can read the whole book here over the next 10 weeks, or buy...
I can see it now—you and your Aunt Myrtle at Thanksgiving. “What’s your book about, dear?” she’ll say over turkey and gravy. And you oblige her by saying, “Well, my heroine—that’s Artemisia Bullwinkle—finds a body in the pantry and figures out that the heir and her true love—that’s Froggie Muckbottom—did it. She sends him to the Big House, where he catches chilblains and she knits him woolen booties. And it all happens in Regency England.”
artist entrepreneur / Creativity Tools and Tips / inspiration
by Beth Barany · Published September 24, 2012 · Last modified September 21, 2012
Calling all bold, boisterous bohemian souls: Marney Makridakis from ArtellaLand.com is presenting an all-new, soulfully whimsical FREE teleworkshop happening on Thursday, September 27: “~Work du Soleil~ Part Deux: The Enchanting Product Playground.” Learn her...
by Beth Barany · Published September 22, 2012 · Last modified October 22, 2015
I’ve decided to syndicate my ebook Overcome Writer’s Block: 10 Writing Sparks to Jumpstart Your Creativity on my blog, Writer’s Fun Zone. You can read the whole book here over the next 10 weeks, or buy...
Welcome to guest columnist, David Sheets, Vice President of Sales at Snowfall Press. Let us know what you think about his five reasons you should publish your own book. *** I work with authors on...
by Beth Barany · Published September 20, 2012 · Last modified September 19, 2012
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